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KY59 HPE

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,488 mi
Last recorded21,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0910,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 HPE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 21,488 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2026 21,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 21,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,444 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 19,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened top yoke has addition holes drilled through (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 13,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 12,119 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 12,119 miles

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Head bearings loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 7,935 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

after market exhausts fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 7,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 5,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 4,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 4,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 09?

Based on 2,214 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
909
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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KY59 HPE is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 10,607 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 09 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY59 HPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 09 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 09 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY59 HPE registered?

KY59 HPE is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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